creekdipper
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What a great person!
Kasi is the ultimate role player. Starter, sub, cheerleader...she is always willing to do what the team asks her to do and puts her team ahead of herself.
Can't count the number of times we've yelled, "Kasi??!!!" after a bricked FT, missed bunny, fumbled pass, or travel. But never yelled in anger, just frustration. Because you could never accuse Kasi Kushkituah of lacking heart, effort, or desire to win. She might not be able to reach the three-point shooter in time, but by Golly, she was going to try.
And when Kasi was on...it was beautiful to watch her power game. She sometimes played above her height and speed and just outworked opponents. And she could finish smoothly, block shots, rebound in beast mode, dish assists to Tamari, hit short jumpers, get the break going with a great outlet pass, etc. She could step up in big games and be instrumental in the win or at least keeping us in it to the end. And she gave it her all on every play.
You cannot help but respect Kasi. Her hard work to improve is obvious and had been noted by Kellie many times. Kellie also said that Kasi is one of the kindest, if not the kindest, players she has ever been around. You can hear it in Kasi's voice, see it in her blogs and videos, and see it in her interactions with coaches, teammates, and fans. Hope someone can post her senior vid reading the letter from her mom.
Kasi is certain to be successful in life after basketball, whenever that time comes. But she's already a success in the most important things in life. If you had to temporarily entrust the care of your kids to someone, you'd be hard pressed to find anyone as dependable and trustworthy as Kasi. And that says far more than basketball awards.
And Lady Vol history will always remember The Ragdoll Swing when Kasi bearhugged Kellie in the locker room and played pendulum with her coach.
Kasi Kushkituah. You just can't help loving her!
Thank you for everything, Kasi!!!
Kasi is the ultimate role player. Starter, sub, cheerleader...she is always willing to do what the team asks her to do and puts her team ahead of herself.
Can't count the number of times we've yelled, "Kasi??!!!" after a bricked FT, missed bunny, fumbled pass, or travel. But never yelled in anger, just frustration. Because you could never accuse Kasi Kushkituah of lacking heart, effort, or desire to win. She might not be able to reach the three-point shooter in time, but by Golly, she was going to try.
And when Kasi was on...it was beautiful to watch her power game. She sometimes played above her height and speed and just outworked opponents. And she could finish smoothly, block shots, rebound in beast mode, dish assists to Tamari, hit short jumpers, get the break going with a great outlet pass, etc. She could step up in big games and be instrumental in the win or at least keeping us in it to the end. And she gave it her all on every play.
You cannot help but respect Kasi. Her hard work to improve is obvious and had been noted by Kellie many times. Kellie also said that Kasi is one of the kindest, if not the kindest, players she has ever been around. You can hear it in Kasi's voice, see it in her blogs and videos, and see it in her interactions with coaches, teammates, and fans. Hope someone can post her senior vid reading the letter from her mom.
Kasi is certain to be successful in life after basketball, whenever that time comes. But she's already a success in the most important things in life. If you had to temporarily entrust the care of your kids to someone, you'd be hard pressed to find anyone as dependable and trustworthy as Kasi. And that says far more than basketball awards.
And Lady Vol history will always remember The Ragdoll Swing when Kasi bearhugged Kellie in the locker room and played pendulum with her coach.
Kasi Kushkituah. You just can't help loving her!
Thank you for everything, Kasi!!!
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